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India Plans Major Helicopter Procurement Using Global Partnerships

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What happened

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The Defence Acquisition Council approved a proposal worth around 20,000 crore to procure 200 Light Multirole Helicopters for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force. India plans to acquire approximately 400 light helicopters to replace older models. The procurement strategy involves Hindustan Aeronautics Limited building 200 LMRH through partnerships with global manufacturers.

From idrw.org

Why it matters

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The procurement aims to boost India's local aerospace industry while integrating foreign technology. The plan involves using indigenous designs, such as the Light Utility Helicopter from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, alongside international collaboration. This strategy impacts the manufacturing and defense contracts of several global and domestic firms.

From idrw.org

Who's involved

  • Ministry of DefenceThe government agency overseeing the defense policy and procurement.
  • Indian Air ForceThe aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces planning to acquire the helicopters.
  • Indian ArmyThe land service branch of the Indian Military receiving 200 of the LMRH helicopters.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedThe Indian public sector aerospace manufacturer responsible for building 200 LMRH.
  • LeonardoAn Italian defense and aerospace company expected to partner in the procurement.
  • Airbus HelicoptersA European helicopter manufacturing and support company expected to partner in the procurement.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • Airbus HelicoptersSpeculative

    Airbus Helicopters could see increased contract opportunities and revenue from partnering in the large Indian helicopter procurement.

  • LeonardoSpeculative

    Leonardo could see increased contract opportunities and revenue from partnering in the large Indian helicopter procurement.

  • Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedSpeculative

    Hindustan Aeronautics Limited could see its role in providing baseline technology for the LMRH procurement mandates its production capacity.

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